Hebburn Town Football Club has announced a significant step forward in its long‑term community development ambitions as plans for a Community Hub project were approved by South Tyneside Council’s Planning Committee.
The project will deliver a suite of modern sporting facilities, including a FIFA Pro‑certified artificial main pitch and a dedicated 3G training pitch. These upgrades will support year‑round use and benefit both competitive teams and grassroots football.
A new main stand forms the centrepiece of the development. Designed to transform the spectator experience, the stand will incorporate tiered seating, terraced areas, new changing facilities, a gym, club shop, hospitality spaces, and a flexible function room complete with a balcony overlooking the pitch.
The project will also see big improvements in access, with new pedestrian access into the ground from Victoria Road West, increased car parking provision and improvements to the vehicular access to the site, making the site more accessible to the community groups to host events in the upgraded facilities.
Speaking about the developments Club CEO Stephen Rutherford said:
“I’m absolutely delighted that the club have Secured planning permission for this development, it is a hugely positive step forward for Hebburn Town FC and the wider South Tyneside community. These new facilities will not only enhance the matchday experience for supporters, but also create a modern, year-round hub for football at every level — from grassroots participation to the first team.
“We’re proud to deliver a project that strengthens the club’s role at the heart of our community and provides high-quality spaces for players, fans, and local residents to enjoy for many years to come. This development is more than a building and pitches, it’s about reinforcing a place our community love to come to.”
Sean Hedley, managing director of Hedley Planning, was helped the club to secure the planning approval said:
“These fantastic plans pave the way to a new era of success for a club, which serves thousands of people in the local area and is woven into the fabric of the local community.”
Construction work is expected to start in May, and the whole project completed within 12-16 months.
For more information about the Club see: Hebburn Town FC Football News, Fixtures, Scores & Results
